The New York Times – Film:
The new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
Category: England
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Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame in the mid-2000s for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022.
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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
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Dave Mason, Songwriter Who Co-Founded Traffic, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
The English singer and guitarist wrote mainstays of the classic-rock canon like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career.
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Neil Sedaka, Singing Craftsman of Memorable Pop Songs, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
He sang and co-wrote some of the definitive teenage anthems of the 1950s and early ’60s, including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” and then reinvented his career in the ’70s.
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‘The Interview’: Simon Cowell Is Sorry, Softer and Grieving Liam Payne
The New York Times – Music:
Summary TK; should be hidden on the body of the article itself.
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Udo Kier, German Actor Who Played Eccentric Villains, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Music:
Over a six-decade career, he appeared in films by the directors Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, and in music videos by Madonna.
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Mary Portas, the ‘Queen of Shops,’ Offers Some Holiday Ideas
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mary Portas offers some ideas for this holiday season.
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Patricia Crowther, Who Brought Witchcraft Out of the Shadows, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As a high priestess of Wicca, a branch of modern paganism founded in England, she promoted an image of witches as early feminists who were benevolent and spiritual.